September 25, 2013

Kris's Story

After graduating from University of Maryland-College Park’s graduate program in urban studies and planning in 1991, Kris Thompson knew she wanted to work to address social inequities in housing. S…
September 18, 2013

Thirty Years: A Celebration

What does an anniversary mean to you? Usually, we celebrate birthdays and wedding anniversaries, but this September is special to Calvary in a different way — this month marks 30 years since Cal…
September 10, 2013

Tai Chi LEAP Class Offers “Medicine for the…

What’s your favorite way to stay fit? Do you take a spin class at the gym? Maybe you’ve joined a walking group? For many women at Calvary, the new favorite fitness activity is Tai Chi. Over the su…
September 3, 2013

Staff Profile: Janae Detwiler

Calvary Women’s Services is excited that Janae Detwiler, who has worked with us part-time for the last year, has joined the team full-time. If you have not yet had a chance to meet Janae, please co…
August 27, 2013

Theater Alliance Partners with Women at Calva…

Every Monday afternoon in July, a group of women at Calvary settled in to read. Books in hand, characters highlighted, the women worked with a volunteer to read a script – the play was Broke-ology,…
August 20, 2013

Volunteer Spotlight: Jen Smyers

Volunteer Jen Smyers has spent the last six years inspiring Calvary staff and residents with her dedication and seemingly endless well of positive energy. What drives her to keep giving back to the c…
August 13, 2013

New Calvary Walking Group Promotes Healthy Li…

Calvary residents head down a trail at Anacostia Park This summer has been full of ways to be healthy at Calvary Women’s Services. Whether it’s learning about Tai Chi or enjoying veggies out of th…
August 2, 2013

Volunteers Get The Thanks They Deserve At Vol…

by Alissa Weinman Calvary volunteers and staff gathered this past Friday evening at The Yards Park to celebrate the hard work, loyalty, and incredible level of commitment that each and every voluntee…
July 16, 2013

When Art Supplies are a Treasure

Women at Calvary crafting with donated supplies When Elaine Johnson, Calvary Women’s Services’ Life Skills, Education and Arts Program (LEAP) Coordinator, joined the staff this spring, one of the…
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